EP2442698B1 - Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage - Google Patents
Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP2442698B1 EP2442698B1 EP20090796127 EP09796127A EP2442698B1 EP 2442698 B1 EP2442698 B1 EP 2442698B1 EP 20090796127 EP20090796127 EP 20090796127 EP 09796127 A EP09796127 A EP 09796127A EP 2442698 B1 EP2442698 B1 EP 2442698B1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- capsule
- wall
- blade
- length
- fluid
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
- A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
- A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
- A47J31/3666—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means whereby the loading of the brewing chamber with the brewing material is performed by the user
- A47J31/3676—Cartridges being employed
- A47J31/368—Permeable cartridges being employed
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/06—Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers ; Holders therefor
- A47J31/0657—Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers ; Holders therefor for brewing coffee under pressure, e.g. for espresso machines
- A47J31/0668—Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers ; Holders therefor for brewing coffee under pressure, e.g. for espresso machines specially adapted for cartridges
- A47J31/0673—Means to perforate the cartridge for creating the beverage outlet
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
- A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
- A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
- A47J31/3604—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means with a mechanism arranged to move the brewing chamber between loading, infusing and ejecting stations
- A47J31/3623—Cartridges being employed
- A47J31/3628—Perforating means therefor
Definitions
- the invention relates to a method and a system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product contained in an exchangeable capsule.
- the invention also relates to a receptacle for holding such an exchangeable capsule and for use in an apparatus for preparing, out of the extractable product, such a predetermined quantity of beverage.
- a method, system and receptacle are known, for example from EP1654966A1 .
- the invention relates to such a method in which the capsule is pierced by at least one blade for letting fluid flow into the capsule, as well as to such a system and receptacle, wherein the receptacle has at least one blade arranged for piercing the capsule.
- a method, system and receptacle are known, for example from EP1299022B1 .
- the exchangeable capsules As to the exchangeable capsules, several embodiments thereof do exist, both in terms of shape and materials used.
- one of the problems still unsolved of the capsules at issue is represented by the optimization of brewing conditions, and in particular by the option of obtaining, through the capsule, a fluid flow even and optimal from the standpoint of the resulting beverage.
- a drawback often found is represented by the fact that the fluid passes through privileged portions of the capsule only, instead of throughout the internal housing receiving the infusion.
- the significant parameters of the flow passing through the capsule may variously be affected by its shape, often even in a way and to an extent a priori unforeseeable, to the detriment of the quality of the end beverage and of the repeatability of its features, e.g. in terms of taste and density.
- the invention provides a method according to claim 1, a system according to claim 4, as well as a receptacle according to claim 7. Specific embodiments of the invention are set forth in the dependent claims.
- a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central capsule axis, between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 70% of said overall axial capsule length, while, for a receptacle according to the invention, a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central cavity axis, between the support surface and the at least one blade in the internal cavity is less than 70% of said overall axial cavity length.
- a corresponding high penetration depth of the at least one blade piercing the capsule is obtained. Since the blade or blades deeply penetrate the capsule, optimal flow conditions are obtained for the fluid passing through the capsule itself, to the advantage of the quality and repeatability of the end beverage and also of the correct operation of the associated machines, which are not subject to unforeseeably variable flow conditions.
- the deeply penetrating blade or blades act as divider plates within the capsule, and prevent the occurring of preferential flow paths through the extractable product.
- the deeply penetrating blade or blades provide the further advantage that the extractable product within the capsule is more intensively compacted just prior to the extraction process, which also is favourable from the standpoint of the resulting beverage.
- a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central cavity axis, between the support surface and the at least one blade in the internal cavity is less than 60% (preferably less than 50%, more preferably less than 40%, or even more preferably less than 30%) of said overall axial cavity length.
- a receptacle for holding an exchangeable capsule 20 containing an extractable product and for use in an apparatus for preparing, out of the extractable product, a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee.
- the receptacle comprises a first holding part 11 and a second holding part 12.
- the second holding part 12 in use is movable in the apparatus relative to the first holding part 11 from an open position (shown in Fig. 1 ) at which the two parts are distant relative to one another to enable the insertion of the capsule 20 between the two parts and a closed position (shown in Fig. 2 ) at which the first and second holding parts together are defining an internal cavity 9 of the receptacle for containing the capsule 20 to be extracted with the first and second holding parts closed about the capsule 20.
- the internal cavity 9 has a longitudinal central cavity axis C1 and an overall axial cavity length L1 measured along said central cavity axis C1.
- the second holding part 12 comprises a fluid intake channel 3 arranged for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the internal cavity 9, and a blade system 7 comprising at least one blade 8 arranged for piercing the capsule 20 in the internal cavity 9 for letting the fluid flow into the capsule 20.
- a fluid intake channel 3 arranged for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the internal cavity 9, and a blade system 7 comprising at least one blade 8 arranged for piercing the capsule 20 in the internal cavity 9 for letting the fluid flow into the capsule 20.
- the first holding part 11 comprises a support surface 4 arranged to abut against a wall 23 of the capsule in the internal cavity 9 for draining through that wall 23 and through the support surface 4 the prepared beverage.
- a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position (see Fig. 2 ) the shortest possible axial distance D1, measured along said central cavity axis C1, between the support surface 4 and the at least one blade 8 in the internal cavity 9 is less than 70% of said overall axial cavity length L1.
- the second holding part 12 has a thread 15 so that it can be screwed onto a part 16 (see Fig. 2 ) of an apparatus for preparing a beverage.
- a housing 17 may be used in order to arrange a seal in it to permit good leaktightness.
- the second holding part 12 may comprise a dynamic seal 14, that is to say a seal having a certain flexibility. This seal is made of any plastic. This seal if preferably made of elastomer.
- the blade system 7 comprises three openworked blades 8 connected to a ring 31 with a central opening 32 (see Fig. 1 ) which permits intake of water.
- the blades 8 are able to make slits in the top of the capsule to be extracted.
- the blades 8 are provided with cutting edges 38 (see Fig. 1 ). Apertures 18 in the blades 8 permit a good passage of water into the capsule 20.
- FIG. 3 shows an example of another blade system 107 that comprises three openworked blades 108 connected to a ring 131 with a central opening 132, and having apertures 118 and cutting edges 38.
- Fig. 4 shows an example of yet another blade system 207 that comprises three openworked blades 208 connected to a ring 231 with a central opening 232, and having cutting edges 238. Note, that the blades 208 are not openworked.
- each blade system has three identical blades which are equally spaced within the blade system. According to the invention it is however possible to apply in a blade system other types of blade spacings, other numbers of blades, such as one, two, four, five, six, etcetera, and/or blades which mutually differ in shape and/or size.
- the above described receptacle is for use in an apparatus for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product.
- Such an apparatus comprises such a receptacle, as well as a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the fluid intake channel of the receptacle.
- a fluid dispensing device 30 for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the fluid intake channel of the receptacle.
- a system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product comprises such an apparatus, as well as an exchangeable capsule comprising an inner space comprising the extractable product.
- the invention provides a method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product.
- a method which may be performed with or without a receptacle according to the invention, is now elucidated with reference to the examples shown in the Figures 1-4 .
- Such a method comprises: providing an exchangeable capsule 20, comprising a circumferential first wall 21, a second wall 22 closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, and a third wall 23 closing the circumferential first wall 21 at a second end opposite the second wall, wherein the first, second and third wall enclose an inner space 19 comprising the extractable product, wherein the capsule 20 has a longitudinal central capsule axis C2 and an overall axial capsule length L2 measured along said central capsule axis C2; piercing the second wall 22 of the capsule 20 by means of at least one blade 8 or 108 or 208; supplying, via the pierced second wall 22 of the capsule 20, an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the inner space 19 of the capsule 20; and draining through the third wall 23 of the capsule 20 the prepared beverage; wherein a length of the at least one blade 8 or 108 or 208 is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance D2, measured along said central capsule axis C2, between the
- the fluid may for example be hot water and the extractable product may for example be coffee.
- the third wall 23 of the capsule 20 may for example tear on raised and recessed elements of the first holding part 11 and the capsule opens and the coffee may flow into a cup placed downstream of the receptacle 11, 12.
- the fluid intake channel may for example be connected to the internal cavity at different other locations, for example distant from the blade system, in which case there may be no need for the blade system to have an opening such as the shown central opening 32 of the ring 31.
- the blades may be used for the blades. It is preferable to have blades which have good resistance to piercing of aluminium capsules.
- the blades are thus preferably made of metal (iron, brass, chromium-plated brass) or of steel, preferably stainless steel. They may be made by stamping and folding, which makes them easy and inexpensive to produce and they have a service life equivalent to the service life of the machine on which they are fitted.
- the configuration of the blades may be such that it is possible to make small openings or larger openings in the capsule to be extracted.
- the shape of the slits is preferably not square, but instead substantially rectangular: the length-to-width ratio of said slits or said blades is preferably between 2 and 8.
- the overall axial capsule length of the capsules to be extracted is normally of the order of 30 mm, in which case the length of the at least one blade, measured along the central capsule or cavity axis, normally is larger than 15 mm, preferably larger than 18 mm, more preferably larger than 21 mm, while the width of the blade is between 2 and 8 mm and its thickness between 0.2 and 1 mm.
- the setting of the receptacle according to the invention in the apparatus is not critical. It is equally possible to provide for the water to arrive from above or from below, or any other possibility.
- the capsule and parts thereof may be made of various materials, or various combinations of various materials.
- the capsule may have various shapes.
- the circumferential first wall may have any shape such as cylindrical, hemispherical, frustoconical or polygonal, such as hexagonal or octagonal.
- the second and third walls may have various forms, including forms which are non-flat.
- any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim.
- the word 'comprising' does not exclude the presence of other features or steps then those listed in a claim.
- the words 'a' and 'an' shall not be construed as limited to 'only one', but instead are used to mean 'at least one', and do not exclude a plurality.
- the mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Food Science & Technology (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Apparatus For Making Beverages (AREA)
Description
- The invention relates to a method and a system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product contained in an exchangeable capsule. The invention also relates to a receptacle for holding such an exchangeable capsule and for use in an apparatus for preparing, out of the extractable product, such a predetermined quantity of beverage. Such a method, system and receptacle are known, for example from
EP1654966A1 . - More in particular, the invention relates to such a method in which the capsule is pierced by at least one blade for letting fluid flow into the capsule, as well as to such a system and receptacle, wherein the receptacle has at least one blade arranged for piercing the capsule. Such a method, system and receptacle are known, for example from
EP1299022B1 . - As to the exchangeable capsules, several embodiments thereof do exist, both in terms of shape and materials used. However, one of the problems still unsolved of the capsules at issue is represented by the optimization of brewing conditions, and in particular by the option of obtaining, through the capsule, a fluid flow even and optimal from the standpoint of the resulting beverage. For this purpose, a drawback often found is represented by the fact that the fluid passes through privileged portions of the capsule only, instead of throughout the internal housing receiving the infusion. Moreover, the significant parameters of the flow passing through the capsule, like, e.g., speed and direction, may variously be affected by its shape, often even in a way and to an extent a priori unforeseeable, to the detriment of the quality of the end beverage and of the repeatability of its features, e.g. in terms of taste and density.
- It is an object of the invention to provide a solution according to which the process of extracting the extractable product in the exchangeable capsule is improved.
- For that purpose, the invention provides a method according to
claim 1, a system according toclaim 4, as well as a receptacle according to claim 7. Specific embodiments of the invention are set forth in the dependent claims. - Thus, for a method and a system according to the invention, a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central capsule axis, between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 70% of said overall axial capsule length, while, for a receptacle according to the invention, a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central cavity axis, between the support surface and the at least one blade in the internal cavity is less than 70% of said overall axial cavity length.
- Therefore, for a method, system and receptacle according to the invention, a corresponding high penetration depth of the at least one blade piercing the capsule is obtained. Since the blade or blades deeply penetrate the capsule, optimal flow conditions are obtained for the fluid passing through the capsule itself, to the advantage of the quality and repeatability of the end beverage and also of the correct operation of the associated machines, which are not subject to unforeseeably variable flow conditions. In fact, the deeply penetrating blade or blades act as divider plates within the capsule, and prevent the occurring of preferential flow paths through the extractable product. In addition to this advantage of obtaining optimal flow conditions, the deeply penetrating blade or blades provide the further advantage that the extractable product within the capsule is more intensively compacted just prior to the extraction process, which also is favourable from the standpoint of the resulting beverage.
- It is remarked that the said favourable "divider plate" and "compacting" effects will even be higher in cases of still higher penetration depths than the penetration depths that correspond to the mentioned percentages. That is, even higher improvements are achieved for a method and a system according to the invention, when a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central capsule axis, between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 60% (preferably less than 50%, more preferably less than 40%, or even more preferably less than 30%) of said overall axial capsule length. Similarly, even higher improvements are achieved for a receptacle according to the invention, when a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central cavity axis, between the support surface and the at least one blade in the internal cavity is less than 60% (preferably less than 50%, more preferably less than 40%, or even more preferably less than 30%) of said overall axial cavity length.
- The invention will now be further elucidated by means of, non-limiting, examples referring to the schematic figures in the enclosed drawing, in which:
-
Fig. 1 shows, in partial longitudinal section, an example of an embodiment of a receptacle according to the invention, wherein holding parts of the receptacle are in open position; -
Fig. 2 shows the example ofFig. 1 once again, wherein, however, the holding parts are in closed position; -
Fig. 3 shows, in perspective view, an example of a variant of at least one blade for use in a method, system and receptacle according to the invention. -
Fig. 4 shows, in perspective view, an example of another variant of at least one blade for use in a method, system and receptacle according to the invention. - In
Figs. 1 and2 there is shown a receptacle for holding anexchangeable capsule 20 containing an extractable product and for use in an apparatus for preparing, out of the extractable product, a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee. The receptacle comprises a first holding part 11 and asecond holding part 12. - The second holding
part 12 in use is movable in the apparatus relative to the first holding part 11 from an open position (shown inFig. 1 ) at which the two parts are distant relative to one another to enable the insertion of thecapsule 20 between the two parts and a closed position (shown inFig. 2 ) at which the first and second holding parts together are defining an internal cavity 9 of the receptacle for containing thecapsule 20 to be extracted with the first and second holding parts closed about thecapsule 20. The internal cavity 9 has a longitudinal central cavity axis C1 and an overall axial cavity length L1 measured along said central cavity axis C1. - The
second holding part 12 comprises afluid intake channel 3 arranged for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the internal cavity 9, and a blade system 7 comprising at least oneblade 8 arranged for piercing thecapsule 20 in the internal cavity 9 for letting the fluid flow into thecapsule 20. - The first holding part 11 comprises a
support surface 4 arranged to abut against awall 23 of the capsule in the internal cavity 9 for draining through thatwall 23 and through thesupport surface 4 the prepared beverage. - A length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position (see
Fig. 2 ) the shortest possible axial distance D1, measured along said central cavity axis C1, between thesupport surface 4 and the at least oneblade 8 in the internal cavity 9 is less than 70% of said overall axial cavity length L1. - In the shown example, the
second holding part 12 has athread 15 so that it can be screwed onto a part 16 (seeFig. 2 ) of an apparatus for preparing a beverage. Ahousing 17 may be used in order to arrange a seal in it to permit good leaktightness. Furthermore, in view of good leaktightness, thesecond holding part 12 may comprise adynamic seal 14, that is to say a seal having a certain flexibility. This seal is made of any plastic. This seal if preferably made of elastomer. - Arranged directly at the outlet of the
channel 3 is the blade system 7. The blade system 7 comprises threeopenworked blades 8 connected to aring 31 with a central opening 32 (seeFig. 1 ) which permits intake of water. Theblades 8 are able to make slits in the top of the capsule to be extracted. For that purpose, theblades 8 are provided with cutting edges 38 (seeFig. 1 ).Apertures 18 in theblades 8 permit a good passage of water into thecapsule 20. - Note, that various blade systems may be used. For example,
Fig. 3 shows an example of anotherblade system 107 that comprises threeopenworked blades 108 connected to aring 131 with acentral opening 132, and havingapertures 118 and cuttingedges 38. Furthermore,Fig. 4 shows an example of yet anotherblade system 207 that comprises threeopenworked blades 208 connected to aring 231 with acentral opening 232, and havingcutting edges 238. Note, that theblades 208 are not openworked. In the shown examples, each blade system has three identical blades which are equally spaced within the blade system. According to the invention it is however possible to apply in a blade system other types of blade spacings, other numbers of blades, such as one, two, four, five, six, etcetera, and/or blades which mutually differ in shape and/or size. - The above described receptacle is for use in an apparatus for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product. Such an apparatus comprises such a receptacle, as well as a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the fluid intake channel of the receptacle. In
Fig. 2 there is shown, in a highly schematical way, such afluid dispensing device 30. - A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product, comprises such an apparatus, as well as an exchangeable capsule comprising an inner space comprising the extractable product.
- As mentioned above, the invention provides a method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product. Such a method, which may be performed with or without a receptacle according to the invention, is now elucidated with reference to the examples shown in the
Figures 1-4 . Such a method comprises: providing anexchangeable capsule 20, comprising a circumferential first wall 21, asecond wall 22 closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, and athird wall 23 closing the circumferential first wall 21 at a second end opposite the second wall, wherein the first, second and third wall enclose aninner space 19 comprising the extractable product, wherein thecapsule 20 has a longitudinal central capsule axis C2 and an overall axial capsule length L2 measured along said central capsule axis C2; piercing thesecond wall 22 of thecapsule 20 by means of at least oneblade second wall 22 of thecapsule 20, an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to theinner space 19 of thecapsule 20; and draining through thethird wall 23 of thecapsule 20 the prepared beverage; wherein a length of the at least oneblade third wall 23 and the at least oneblade inner space 19 is less than 70% of said overall axial capsule length L2. - In the shown example, the fluid may for example be hot water and the extractable product may for example be coffee. After the hot water arrives and passes through the bed of coffee via the openings made by the blades, as a result of a rise in pressure in the capsule, the
third wall 23 of thecapsule 20 may for example tear on raised and recessed elements of the first holding part 11 and the capsule opens and the coffee may flow into a cup placed downstream of thereceptacle 11, 12. - In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific examples of embodiments of the invention. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made therein without departing from the broader scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
- The fluid intake channel may for example be connected to the internal cavity at different other locations, for example distant from the blade system, in which case there may be no need for the blade system to have an opening such as the shown
central opening 32 of thering 31. - Various materials may be used for the blades. It is preferable to have blades which have good resistance to piercing of aluminium capsules. The blades are thus preferably made of metal (iron, brass, chromium-plated brass) or of steel, preferably stainless steel. They may be made by stamping and folding, which makes them easy and inexpensive to produce and they have a service life equivalent to the service life of the machine on which they are fitted. The configuration of the blades may be such that it is possible to make small openings or larger openings in the capsule to be extracted. In case of slit-like openings, the shape of the slits is preferably not square, but instead substantially rectangular: the length-to-width ratio of said slits or said blades is preferably between 2 and 8.
- The overall axial capsule length of the capsules to be extracted is normally of the order of 30 mm, in which case the length of the at least one blade, measured along the central capsule or cavity axis, normally is larger than 15 mm, preferably larger than 18 mm, more preferably larger than 21 mm, while the width of the blade is between 2 and 8 mm and its thickness between 0.2 and 1 mm.
- The setting of the receptacle according to the invention in the apparatus is not critical. It is equally possible to provide for the water to arrive from above or from below, or any other possibility.
- The capsule and parts thereof may be made of various materials, or various combinations of various materials. Also, the capsule may have various shapes. For example, the circumferential first wall may have any shape such as cylindrical, hemispherical, frustoconical or polygonal, such as hexagonal or octagonal. Also the second and third walls may have various forms, including forms which are non-flat.
- However, other modifications, variations and alternatives are also possible. The specifications, drawings and examples are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than in a restrictive sense.
- In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word 'comprising' does not exclude the presence of other features or steps then those listed in a claim. Furthermore, the words 'a' and 'an' shall not be construed as limited to 'only one', but instead are used to mean 'at least one', and do not exclude a plurality. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage.
Claims (10)
- Method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product, comprising:- providing an exchangeable capsule (20), comprising a circumferential first wall (21), a second wall (22) closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, and a third wall (23) closing the circumferential first wall at a second end opposite the second wall, wherein the first, second and third wall enclose an inner space (19) comprising the extractable product, wherein the capsule has a longitudinal central capsule axis (C2) and an overall axial capsule length (L2) measured along said central capsule axis;- piercing the second wall of the capsule by means of at least one blade (8; 108; 208);- supplying, via the pierced second wall of the capsule, an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the inner space of the capsule; and- draining through the third wall of the capsule the prepared beverage;
characterized in that a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance (D2), measured along said central capsule axis (C2), between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 70% of said overall axial capsule length (L2). - Method according to claim 1, wherein a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central capsule axis, between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 60% of said overall axial capsule length.
- Method according to claim 2, wherein a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central capsule axis, between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 50% of said overall axial capsule length.
- System for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product, the system comprising:- an exchangeable capsule (20) comprising a circumferential first wall (21), a second wall (22) closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, and a third wall (23) closing the circumferential first wall at a second end opposite the second wall, wherein the first, second and third wall enclose an inner space (19) comprising the extractable product, wherein the capsule has a longitudinal central capsule axis (C2) and an overall axial capsule length (L2) measured along said central capsule axis; and- an apparatus, the apparatus comprising:- a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule (20), the receptacle comprising a first holding part (11) and a second holding part (12), wherein the second holding part in use is movable in the apparatus relative to the first holding part from an open position at which the two parts are distant relative to one another to enable the insertion of the capsule between the two parts and a closed position at which the first and second holding parts together are defining an internal cavity (9) of the receptacle for containing the capsule to be extracted with the first and second holding parts closed about the capsule, wherein the second holding part comprises a fluid intake channel (3) arranged for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the internal cavity, and a blade system (7; 107; 207) comprising at least one blade (8; 108; 208) arranged for piercing the second wall (22) of the capsule in the internal cavity for letting the fluid flow into the capsule, and wherein the first holding part comprises a support surface (4) arranged to abut against the third wall (23) of the capsule in the internal cavity for draining through that third wall and through the support surface the prepared beverage; and- a fluid dispensing device (30) for said supplying of fluid to said fluid intake channel (3);
characterized in that a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance (D2), measured along said central capsule axis (C2), between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 70% of said overall axial capsule length (L2). - System according to claim 4, wherein a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central capsule axis, between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 60% of said overall axial capsule length.
- System according to claim 5, wherein a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that during the said fluid supplying the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central capsule axis, between the third wall and the at least one blade in the inner space is less than 50% of said overall axial capsule length.
- Receptacle for holding an exchangeable capsule (20) containing an extractable product and for use in an apparatus for preparing, out of the extractable product, a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, the receptacle comprising a first holding part (11) and a second holding part (12);
wherein the second holding part in use is movable in the apparatus relative to the first holding part from an open position at which the two parts are distant relative to one another to enable the insertion of the capsule between the two parts and a closed position at which the first and second holding parts together are defining an internal cavity (9) of the receptacle for containing the capsule to be extracted with the first and second holding parts closed about the capsule, wherein the internal cavity has a longitudinal central cavity axis (C1) and an overall axial cavity length (L1) measured along said central cavity axis;
wherein the second holding part comprises:- a fluid intake channel (3) arranged for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the internal cavity, and- a blade system (7; 107; 207) comprising at least one blade (8; 108; 208) arranged for piercing the capsule in the internal cavity for letting the fluid flow into the capsule; andwherein the first holding part comprises a support surface (4) arranged to abut against a wall (23) of the capsule in the internal cavity for draining through that wall and through the support surface the prepared beverage;
characterized in that a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position the shortest possible axial distance (D1), measured along said central cavity axis (C1), between the support surface and the at least one blade in the internal cavity is less than 70% of said overall axial cavity length (L1). - Receptacle according to claim 7, wherein a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central cavity axis, between the support surface and the at least one blade in the internal cavity is less than 60% of said overall axial cavity length.
- Receptacle according to claim 8, wherein a length of the at least one blade is chosen such that in the said closed position the shortest possible axial distance, measured along said central cavity axis, between the support surface and the at least one blade in the internal cavity is less than 50% of said overall axial cavity length.
- Apparatus for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage, such as coffee, using an extractable product, comprising:- a receptacle (11, 12) according to any one of claims 7-9; and- a fluid dispensing device (30) for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under a pressure to the fluid intake channel (3) of the receptacle.
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP20090796127 EP2442698B1 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-30 | Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage |
PL09796127T PL2442698T3 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-30 | Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage |
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP09163013 | 2009-06-17 | ||
EP09162920 | 2009-06-17 | ||
PCT/NL2009/050836 WO2010137964A1 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-30 | Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage |
EP20090796127 EP2442698B1 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-30 | Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP2442698A1 EP2442698A1 (en) | 2012-04-25 |
EP2442698B1 true EP2442698B1 (en) | 2014-05-07 |
Family
ID=41650031
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP20090796112 Active EP2442696B1 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-30 | System and method for preparing a beverage |
EP20090796127 Active EP2442698B1 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-30 | Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP20090796112 Active EP2442696B1 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-30 | System and method for preparing a beverage |
Country Status (19)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US9131799B2 (en) |
EP (2) | EP2442696B1 (en) |
JP (2) | JP5653424B2 (en) |
KR (3) | KR101522512B1 (en) |
CN (2) | CN102573581B (en) |
AU (2) | AU2009347088B2 (en) |
BR (1) | BRPI0925308A2 (en) |
CA (2) | CA2764947C (en) |
DK (2) | DK2442698T3 (en) |
ES (2) | ES2478843T3 (en) |
HK (2) | HK1172805A1 (en) |
IL (2) | IL217028A (en) |
MX (2) | MX2011013550A (en) |
PL (2) | PL2442698T3 (en) |
PT (2) | PT2442696E (en) |
RU (2) | RU2526685C2 (en) |
SG (2) | SG176744A1 (en) |
WO (2) | WO2010137951A1 (en) |
ZA (2) | ZA201200314B (en) |
Families Citing this family (19)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JP5653424B2 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2015-01-14 | コーニンクラケ ダウ エグバート ビー.ブイ. | Method, system and container for making a beverage |
US9428328B2 (en) | 2011-09-01 | 2016-08-30 | 2266170 Ontario Inc. | Beverage capsule |
GB2499201B (en) * | 2012-02-07 | 2014-07-02 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | A beverage preparation system, a coded insert and methods of use thereof |
RU2628716C2 (en) * | 2012-10-09 | 2017-08-21 | Нестек С.А. | Machine for preparing beverages |
EP2908706B1 (en) * | 2012-10-19 | 2016-12-14 | Nestec S.A. | Extensible cartridge cage with a lock |
EP2730523B1 (en) | 2012-11-12 | 2016-04-06 | 2266170 Ontario, Inc. | Beverage capsule and process and system for making same |
US9783361B2 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2017-10-10 | Starbucks Corporation | Stretchable beverage cartridges and methods |
CA2905217C (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2016-11-08 | 2266170 Ontario Inc. | Capsule machine and components |
CA2912723C (en) | 2013-05-23 | 2017-02-07 | 2266170 Ontario Inc. | Capsule housing |
WO2015024125A1 (en) | 2013-08-20 | 2015-02-26 | 2266170 Ontario Inc. | A capsule containing a dosing agent and system and process for making same |
US10314319B2 (en) * | 2013-11-20 | 2019-06-11 | 2266170 Ontario Inc. | Method and apparatus for accelerated or controlled degassing of roasted coffee |
US10442610B2 (en) | 2014-03-11 | 2019-10-15 | Starbucks Corporation | Pod-based restrictors and methods |
US10336531B2 (en) | 2014-03-21 | 2019-07-02 | 2266170 Ontario Inc. | Capsule with steeping chamber |
US9877495B2 (en) | 2015-01-09 | 2018-01-30 | Starbucks Corporation | Method of making a sweetened soluble beverage product |
IT201700054650A1 (en) * | 2017-05-19 | 2018-11-19 | Aroma System S R L | Method and system for obtaining drinks |
NL2019253B1 (en) * | 2017-07-14 | 2019-01-28 | Douwe Egberts Bv | Assembly of a capsule and a brew chamber, brew chamber, beverage preparation machine, capsule and use of a capsule. |
CN111432691B (en) * | 2017-12-22 | 2022-11-04 | 雀巢产品有限公司 | Dispensing device and combination thereof or with a container, dispensing method and beverage machine |
DK3536637T3 (en) * | 2018-03-05 | 2020-12-14 | Nootrie Ag | Capsule for making a beverage |
EP3764855A1 (en) * | 2018-03-14 | 2021-01-20 | Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. | Beverage machine with a partly closed dispensing face |
Family Cites Families (73)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
FR1534274A (en) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-07-26 | Individual filter for storing and preparing drinks | |
US4321139A (en) | 1980-05-07 | 1982-03-23 | American Home Products Corporation | Filtering unit for biological fluids |
US4417504A (en) | 1981-04-02 | 1983-11-29 | Mitsumoto Coffee Co., Ltd. | Regular coffee set |
DE3623952A1 (en) | 1986-07-16 | 1988-01-28 | Erich H Dipl Ing Woltermann | FILTER FOR PORTIONED BREWING COFFEE OR TEA |
FR2617389B1 (en) * | 1987-06-30 | 1991-05-24 | Desaltera | FILTER CARTRIDGE AND MACHINE FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN EXPRESS BEVERAGE |
CH673082A5 (en) * | 1987-10-01 | 1990-02-15 | Nestle Sa | |
DE4192762C2 (en) * | 1990-10-31 | 2002-09-19 | Monodor Sa | Apparatus and capsule for the production of a liquid product |
US5897899A (en) * | 1991-05-08 | 1999-04-27 | Nestec S.A. | Cartridges containing substances for beverage preparation |
TW199884B (en) * | 1991-05-08 | 1993-02-11 | Sociere Des Produits Nestle S A | |
US5327815A (en) * | 1991-07-05 | 1994-07-12 | Nestec S.A. | Device for use in beverage extraction machines |
US5840189A (en) | 1992-09-16 | 1998-11-24 | Keurig, Inc. | Beverage filter cartridge |
US5325765A (en) | 1992-09-16 | 1994-07-05 | Keurig, Inc. | Beverage filter cartridge |
USD408679S (en) | 1998-05-14 | 1999-04-27 | Keurig, Inc. | Coffee brewer |
US6079315A (en) | 1999-01-19 | 2000-06-27 | Keurig, Inc. | Beverage filter cartridge holder |
US6142063A (en) | 1999-01-19 | 2000-11-07 | Keurig, Inc. | Automated beverage brewing system |
US6082247A (en) | 1999-01-19 | 2000-07-04 | Keurig, Inc. | Apparatus for consecutively dispensing an equal volume of liquid |
US6607762B2 (en) | 2000-02-18 | 2003-08-19 | Keurig, Incorporated | Disposable single serve beverage filter cartridge |
US6589577B2 (en) | 2000-02-18 | 2003-07-08 | Keurig, Inc. | Disposable single serve beverage filter cartridge |
US6645537B2 (en) | 2000-02-18 | 2003-11-11 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage filter cartridge |
US6499388B2 (en) * | 2000-06-14 | 2002-12-31 | Fianara Interational B. V. | Coffee machine for brewing coffee power pre-packed in a cartridge |
US6440256B1 (en) | 2000-06-20 | 2002-08-27 | Keurig, Incorporated | Method of forming and inserting filter elements in cup-shaped containers |
TWI236360B (en) * | 2000-06-30 | 2005-07-21 | Nestle Sa | Capsule cage |
US6832542B2 (en) * | 2001-03-23 | 2004-12-21 | Nestec S.A. | Method and device for preparing a hot beverage |
DE20105672U1 (en) * | 2001-03-31 | 2001-09-13 | Eugster Frismag Ag Romanshorn | Espresso brewing device |
US6606938B2 (en) | 2001-04-06 | 2003-08-19 | Keurig, Incorporated | Two step puncturing and venting of single serve filter cartridge in a beverage brewer |
US6708600B2 (en) | 2001-04-06 | 2004-03-23 | Keurig, Incorporated | Puncturing and venting of single serve beverage filter cartridge |
US6666130B2 (en) | 2001-04-06 | 2003-12-23 | Keurig, Incorporated | Baffle operated liquid heating and dispensing system for a single serve beverage brewer |
US6644173B2 (en) | 2001-04-11 | 2003-11-11 | Keuring, Incorporated | Beverage filter cartridge holder |
US6655260B2 (en) | 2001-04-11 | 2003-12-02 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage filter cartridge holder |
US6658989B2 (en) | 2001-04-11 | 2003-12-09 | Keurig, Incorporated | Re-usable beverage filter cartridge |
CA2443591A1 (en) | 2001-04-18 | 2002-10-31 | Keurig, Incorporated | System for monitoring and controlling the operation of a single serve beverage brewer |
USD452433S1 (en) | 2001-05-17 | 2001-12-25 | Keurig, Incorporated | Cup shaped container |
USD452434S1 (en) | 2001-05-17 | 2001-12-25 | Keurig, Incorporated | Cup shaped container |
USD462865S1 (en) | 2001-06-04 | 2002-09-17 | Keurig, Incorporated | Coffee brewer |
US20030216189A1 (en) * | 2001-11-07 | 2003-11-20 | Tiffin Richard Edward | Divot practice mat |
EP1310199B1 (en) * | 2001-11-09 | 2007-01-24 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | Device and method for selecting and extracting a cartridge for preparing a beverage |
CA2421128C (en) * | 2002-03-14 | 2008-05-20 | Robert Hale | Beverage cartridge and filter assembly |
DE10211327B4 (en) * | 2002-03-14 | 2015-09-24 | Caffitaly System S.P.A. | Portion capsule with a particulate extractable by water substance for the preparation of a beverage |
US20040045443A1 (en) | 2002-06-19 | 2004-03-11 | Lazaris Nicholas G. | Disposable beverage filter package |
FR2842092B1 (en) * | 2002-07-12 | 2004-12-24 | Seb Sa | COFFEE MACHINE OPERATING WITH DOSES |
USD474110S1 (en) | 2002-07-30 | 2003-05-06 | Keurig, Incorporated | Cup shaped container |
USD474111S1 (en) | 2002-07-30 | 2003-05-06 | Keurig, Incorporated | Cup shaped container |
USD489215S1 (en) | 2002-09-12 | 2004-05-04 | Keurig, Incorporated | Coffee brewer |
USD554299S1 (en) | 2003-02-21 | 2007-10-30 | Jw Pet Company, Inc. | Birdcage attachment |
ITBO20030030U1 (en) * | 2003-03-18 | 2004-09-19 | Segafredo Zanetti Coffee System S R L | CAPSULE FOR INFUSIONS OF COFFEE AND / OR OTHER PRODUCTS |
DK1500357T3 (en) * | 2003-07-23 | 2006-06-19 | Monodor Sa | Process for preparing a beverage from a capsule and device for initiating the process |
US20050051478A1 (en) | 2003-09-10 | 2005-03-10 | Basil Karanikos | Beverage filter cartridge |
ITTO20030885A1 (en) * | 2003-11-07 | 2005-05-08 | Sgl Italia Srl | METHOD AND INFUSION DEVICE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COFFEE BASED DRINK. |
USD502362S1 (en) | 2003-12-03 | 2005-03-01 | Keurig, Incorporated | Disposable beverage filter cartridge |
US7523695B2 (en) | 2003-12-12 | 2009-04-28 | Keurig, Incorporated | System for dispensing metered volumes of heated water to the brew chamber of a single serve beverage brewer |
US7165488B2 (en) | 2003-12-12 | 2007-01-23 | Keurig, Incorporated | Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer |
DE102004002004A1 (en) | 2004-01-14 | 2005-08-11 | Schifferle, René | Coffee machine for brewing coffee powder packaged in a capsule |
DE102004002005A1 (en) | 2004-01-14 | 2005-08-11 | Schifferle, René | Portion capsule with ground coffee for making a coffee beverage |
MY138658A (en) * | 2004-02-20 | 2009-07-31 | Nestec Sa | System for dispensing short and long coffee beverages |
US20050205601A1 (en) | 2004-03-01 | 2005-09-22 | Jon Taylor | Water dispensing systrem with vaccum-filled metering chamber |
USD513572S1 (en) | 2004-06-03 | 2006-01-17 | Keurig, Incorporated | Coffee brewer |
ITTO20040441A1 (en) * | 2004-06-29 | 2004-09-29 | Sgl Italia Srl | METHOD AND INFUSION DEVICE FOR THE SELECTIVE REALIZATION OF AN "AMERICAN" AND "ESPRESSO" TYPE COFFEE FROM A SAME CAPTAIN CONTAINING COFFEE POWDER. |
DE602004008113T3 (en) * | 2004-10-25 | 2019-03-07 | Nestec S.A. | Beverage preparation system |
ES2239919B1 (en) * | 2005-03-29 | 2006-11-16 | Dual Coffee System, S.L. | CONTAINER CAPSULE OF GROUND PRODUCTS FOR THE OBTAINING OF INFUSIONS. |
DE102005016297A1 (en) * | 2005-04-08 | 2006-10-12 | Tchibo Gmbh | portion capsule |
ITRM20050181A1 (en) * | 2005-04-14 | 2006-10-15 | Cafe Do Brasil S P A | MACHINE FOR THE PREPARATION OF DRINKS STARTING FROM PREPARED IN CAPSUES AND RELATIVE UNIT OF INTERCHANGEABLE EXTRACTION. |
US7360418B2 (en) | 2005-06-28 | 2008-04-22 | Keurig, Incorporated | Method and apparatus for sensing liquid level using baseline characteristic |
US20060292012A1 (en) | 2005-06-28 | 2006-12-28 | Keurig, Incorporated | Method and apparatus for pump control |
US7377162B2 (en) | 2005-06-28 | 2008-05-27 | Keurig, Incorporated | Method and apparatus for liquid level sensing |
US7640845B2 (en) | 2005-09-12 | 2010-01-05 | Keurig, Incorporated | Drain for beverage forming machine |
US7513192B2 (en) | 2006-03-23 | 2009-04-07 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage forming device with opening/closing mechanism for a beverage cartridge receiver |
ATE495690T1 (en) * | 2006-05-24 | 2011-02-15 | Nestec Sa | CAPSULE PERFORATION MODULE |
KR101148249B1 (en) | 2006-09-07 | 2012-05-21 | 큐릭, 인코포레이티드 | Method and apparatus for beverage formation |
ITMI20061989A1 (en) * | 2006-10-17 | 2008-04-18 | Maddalena Ricotti | INFUSION APPARATUS FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND RELATED DRIVING METHOD |
WO2009153815A1 (en) * | 2008-06-19 | 2009-12-23 | Essence-Sbt Sa | Delivering element for hot and cold beverages, capsules for cold beverages adapted to be used with such element, and related process for delivering hot and cold beverages |
US8151694B2 (en) | 2008-08-01 | 2012-04-10 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage forming apparatus with centrifugal pump |
US9750370B2 (en) | 2009-05-29 | 2017-09-05 | Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. | Cartridge with filter guard |
JP5653424B2 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2015-01-14 | コーニンクラケ ダウ エグバート ビー.ブイ. | Method, system and container for making a beverage |
-
2009
- 2009-12-30 JP JP2012516019A patent/JP5653424B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2009-12-30 PT PT09796112T patent/PT2442696E/en unknown
- 2009-12-30 EP EP20090796112 patent/EP2442696B1/en active Active
- 2009-12-30 SG SG2011091030A patent/SG176744A1/en unknown
- 2009-12-30 AU AU2009347088A patent/AU2009347088B2/en not_active Ceased
- 2009-12-30 ES ES09796127.0T patent/ES2478843T3/en active Active
- 2009-12-30 CA CA2764947A patent/CA2764947C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2009-12-30 RU RU2012101446/12A patent/RU2526685C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2009-12-30 CA CA2765385A patent/CA2765385C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2009-12-30 EP EP20090796127 patent/EP2442698B1/en active Active
- 2009-12-30 ES ES09796112.2T patent/ES2483490T3/en active Active
- 2009-12-30 JP JP2012516007A patent/JP5735959B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2009-12-30 CN CN200980160983.2A patent/CN102573581B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2009-12-30 KR KR1020147026427A patent/KR101522512B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2009-12-30 WO PCT/NL2009/050819 patent/WO2010137951A1/en active Application Filing
- 2009-12-30 MX MX2011013550A patent/MX2011013550A/en active IP Right Grant
- 2009-12-30 BR BRPI0925308A patent/BRPI0925308A2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2009-12-30 CN CN200980160959.9A patent/CN102573579B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2009-12-30 PT PT09796127T patent/PT2442698E/en unknown
- 2009-12-30 DK DK09796127T patent/DK2442698T3/en active
- 2009-12-30 PL PL09796127T patent/PL2442698T3/en unknown
- 2009-12-30 KR KR1020127001247A patent/KR101464837B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2009-12-30 AU AU2009347075A patent/AU2009347075B2/en not_active Ceased
- 2009-12-30 SG SG2011093267A patent/SG177256A1/en unknown
- 2009-12-30 MX MX2011013271A patent/MX2011013271A/en active IP Right Grant
- 2009-12-30 RU RU2012101442/12A patent/RU2568397C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2009-12-30 PL PL09796112T patent/PL2442696T3/en unknown
- 2009-12-30 KR KR20127001211A patent/KR20120030546A/en active Application Filing
- 2009-12-30 DK DK09796112T patent/DK2442696T3/en active
- 2009-12-30 WO PCT/NL2009/050836 patent/WO2010137964A1/en active Application Filing
-
2011
- 2011-12-09 US US13/316,418 patent/US9131799B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2011-12-15 IL IL21702811A patent/IL217028A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2011-12-15 IL IL21701911A patent/IL217019A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2011-12-16 US US13/329,102 patent/US20120251693A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2012
- 2012-01-16 ZA ZA2012/00314A patent/ZA201200314B/en unknown
- 2012-01-16 ZA ZA2012/00323A patent/ZA201200323B/en unknown
- 2012-12-31 HK HK12113585.0A patent/HK1172805A1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2012-12-31 HK HK12113586.9A patent/HK1172806A1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
Also Published As
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP2442698B1 (en) | Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage | |
EP2442697B1 (en) | System, apparatus and method for preparing a beverage | |
EP3134330B1 (en) | A capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device | |
EP2837312B1 (en) | A system for preparing a beverage starting from an infusion product contained in an interchangeable capsule | |
EP3080010B1 (en) | Capsule and system for making beverages | |
AU2016350142B2 (en) | Cleaning arrangement for capsule based beverage dispensers | |
AU2016259908B2 (en) | Disposable capsule for machines for preparing infused beverages | |
EP3564158A1 (en) | Capsule with a passage as recess and system for the production of edible products | |
EP3564155B1 (en) | Capsule with a passage as recess and system for the production of edible products | |
EP2813163A1 (en) | Set of pre-packed ground coffee pods for a coffee machine | |
EP3564156B1 (en) | Capsule with a passage as recesss and system for using the capsule | |
EP3134335B1 (en) | A capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device | |
EP3199072A1 (en) | System for preparing a liquid beverage from a capsule, a capsule configured to be used in a system |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20120113 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: AL BA RS |
|
RAP1 | Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred) |
Owner name: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V. |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 20120928 |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
INTG | Intention to grant announced |
Effective date: 20131120 |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: RO Ref legal event code: EPE |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: AL BA RS |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: GB Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: REF Ref document number: 665909 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20140515 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R096 Ref document number: 602009023981 Country of ref document: DE Effective date: 20140626 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DK Ref legal event code: T3 Effective date: 20140715 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: ES Ref legal event code: FG2A Ref document number: 2478843 Country of ref document: ES Kind code of ref document: T3 Effective date: 20140723 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: PT Ref legal event code: SC4A Free format text: AVAILABILITY OF NATIONAL TRANSLATION Effective date: 20140721 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: SE Ref legal event code: TRGR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: T3 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NO Ref legal event code: T2 Effective date: 20140507 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: GR Ref legal event code: EP Ref document number: 20140401536 Country of ref document: GR Effective date: 20140930 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: LT Ref legal event code: MG4D |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: CY Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 Ref country code: FI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140907 Ref country code: LT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LV Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 Ref country code: HR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 Ref country code: EE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: PL Ref legal event code: T3 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R097 Ref document number: 602009023981 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
26N | No opposition filed |
Effective date: 20150210 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R097 Ref document number: 602009023981 Country of ref document: DE Effective date: 20150210 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: HU Ref legal event code: AG4A Ref document number: E023148 Country of ref document: HU |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LU Payment date: 20151224 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SM Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MC Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: BG Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 8 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: HU Payment date: 20161221 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20161213 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: CH Payment date: 20161221 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: DK Payment date: 20161221 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: CZ Payment date: 20161227 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: IE Payment date: 20161227 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: NL Payment date: 20161130 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: GB Payment date: 20161222 Year of fee payment: 8 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: PL Payment date: 20161230 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: ES Payment date: 20161213 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: BE Payment date: 20161221 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: SE Payment date: 20161221 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: AT Payment date: 20161222 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: RO Payment date: 20161215 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: FR Payment date: 20161222 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: PT Payment date: 20161230 Year of fee payment: 8 Ref country code: GR Payment date: 20161221 Year of fee payment: 8 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NO Payment date: 20161227 Year of fee payment: 8 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IT Payment date: 20161223 Year of fee payment: 8 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20161230 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: TR Payment date: 20151230 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140507 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R119 Ref document number: 602009023981 Country of ref document: DE |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NO Ref legal event code: MMEP |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DK Ref legal event code: EBP Effective date: 20171231 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: PL |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: MM Effective date: 20180101 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: MM01 Ref document number: 665909 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20171230 |
|
GBPC | Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20171230 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: RO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171230 Ref country code: SE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171231 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180101 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: ST Effective date: 20180831 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: MM4A |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: BE Ref legal event code: MM Effective date: 20171231 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: HU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171231 Ref country code: IE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171230 Ref country code: NO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171231 Ref country code: FR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180102 Ref country code: PT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180702 Ref country code: IT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171230 Ref country code: DE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180703 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180705 Ref country code: CZ Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171230 Ref country code: CH Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171231 Ref country code: GB Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171230 Ref country code: BE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171231 Ref country code: LI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171231 Ref country code: AT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171230 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171231 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: ES Ref legal event code: FD2A Effective date: 20190704 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: ES Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171231 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: PL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171230 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: TR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20171230 |